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Milwaukee Health Services host its fourth annual holiday dinner giveaway Milwaukee Health Services Inc., Bayless Foundation, the 34 Ways to Assist Foundation and Molina Healthcare held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway and Health Screening on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at MLK Heritage Health Center at 2555 North Dr. MLK Drive. The partnership allowed these institutions to assist individuals and families who need assistance with community resources. Milwaukee native and Dallas' Maverick basketball star Devin Harris, is the founder of the 34 Ways to Assist Foundation. Over 500 families attended the food distribution. The mission of MHSI is to provide accessible, quality, primary and related health care services to Milwaukee residents. Dr. Tito Izard (left) president and CEO of Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., is pictured with some volunteers.
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St. John’s Cathedral receives $5,000 AT&T donation to support Open Door Café On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 AT&T announced an AT&T CARES contribution of $5,000 to The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee to support the Open Door Café’s lunch program, which serves nutritious meals to the poor and homeless. Since 2002, the Open Door Café meal program has been serving lunch to the homeless and working poor in Milwaukee. Its mission is to provide a nourishing meal for Milwaukee’s needy, served in a gracious, comfortable and safe environment. In 2013, 57,000 lunches were served, with approximately 180 guests each day. “The Open Door Café depends on the efforts of our dedicated volunteers to help us meet the needs of Milwaukee’s hungry,” said Schauneille Allen, Director of Outreach Ministries at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. “We are very grateful not only for this generous financial contribution from AT&T, but also for the countless hours
that the AT&T Pioneers have given in service to the less fortunate in our community over the years.” The AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers have been helping serve lunches 2-3 days a month at the Open Door Café since April 2007. Pioneers not only volunteer over 200 hours yearly, but they also provide donations for the Helen Loftus Christmas party at the Open Door Café. Cash, gift cards, hats scarves, gloves and clothing were among the donated items for last year’s Christmas Party. The Open Door Café’s meal program is the only regular mid-day meal available in Milwaukee for the poor and homeless. In addition to its lunch program, the Open Door Café also provides other support, including distributing resource cards with information about job opportunities, alcohol or drug treatment, health care, legal advice, shelters, food pantries and clothing.
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Pictured (from left) are AT&T Pioneers Wisconsin Chapter Vice President Gloria Van Aacken, AT&T Pioneers Carrie Dessecker, and Schauneille Allen, Director of Outreach Ministries at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
American Heart Association holds concert and free public health expo at Holy Redeemer
Photos by George Neal
American Heart & Stroke Association held a Gospel Concert at Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ located on Mother Daniels Way on Friday, November 21, 2014 featuring the renowned musical artist, Yolanda Adams along with local talents. The purpose of the event was to inform the community about the greatest health threat facing women, namely, heart disease and stroke. The American Heart& Stroke Association have launched online support networks; for more information, visit: powertoendstroke.org and supportnetwork.heart.org. Pictured at the event (left photo) is AHA communication director Jay Matz (right) with attendee Matthew Johnson (left).